Dentistry Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

Among the bones of the body, the jaw is unique. During embryonic development, jawbones arise from different types of stem cells compared to bones of the leg or arm. Even some bone disorders have distinctive characteristics when they occur in the jaw. Now, researchers at Penn Dental Medicine are working to uncover the molecular reasons for these differences, with implications that could help in healing following surgery and in the treatment of defects in the maxillofacial region. “Stem cell

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Dentistry Gone Digital

AUGUST 2, 2024

By: Dr. Soroush Zaghi, MD This topic originally appeared on TheDawsonAcademy.com. Dr. Zaghi granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. The consequences of tongue ties, restricted fascia, and mouth breathing, are explained by a leading expert, physician, and researcher in nasal obstruction, snoring, and sleep-disordered breathing. Conversation with Dr.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

Concorde Career Colleges , the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute , Inc. , and Heartland Dental yesterday announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to develop a co-branded campus for dental hygiene and dental assistant programs. Heartland Dental is one of the largest dental support organizations in the nation, with more than 23,000 employees at more than 1,750 supported dental offices.

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Coaches Corner

AUGUST 2, 2024

What is your practice’s biggest competition? DSOs? PPOs? A Disney World vacation? In today’s episode of The Dental Practice Fixers dental podcast, we find out that the answer is “Negative Patient Inertia” – a term just created by Dr. Richard Madow! Then of course we have our famous mystery shopper calls, which keep getting better and better!!

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

Jobley , a hiring platform for US healthcare professionals operated by Medley (TSE: 4480), a Japan -based health technology group, begins a phased rollout to expand its service across the entire United States. Jobley: a hiring platform for US healthcare professionals Since launching in February 2023 , Jobley has offered hiring services to healthcare providers and professionals, with an initial focus on the dental sector in Washington , Oregon , and California.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 2, 2024

The California Dental Hygienists’ Association Foundation (CDHAF) is proud to announce the Diana Corley Scholarship for 2024. One $2,000 award will be granted each year to a dental hygiene student in an entry bachelor’s degree program or a bachelor’s degree completion program, of any major. Eligibility Requirements Students must be current members of the California Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA).

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

Vanderbilt-trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon Jassel Fernandez, DDS, has joined Austin Oral Surgery, an oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) practice with 12 locations in Central Texas. Dr. Fernandez will be treating patients at the Temple office, located at 235 Hilliard Road, effective immediately. Dr. Jassel Fernandez “Temple is a vibrant, thriving community, and the people I’ve met so far have been very welcoming,” said Dr.

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Perio Perio

AUGUST 2, 2024

You may feel a twinge of distress or discomfort while you’re eating, or you might find your tooth wobbles slightly when you touch it with your tongue. For some, a loose and painful tooth can be significantly impactful, affecting their ability to enjoy meals and communicate confidently. This condition could be more than what meets the eye – it might reveal a hidden issue: gum disease.

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Firegang

AUGUST 2, 2024

As a dentist marketing your new dental start-up practice, you love to give your patients top-notch oral healthcare. But in today's tough dental market great services alone won't cut it. To help market your new dental practice, you need to put into action some solid dental marketing plans. These will draw in new patients and keep your current ones coming back.

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Dental News and Technology

AUGUST 2, 2024

DS Core is an open platform solution to unlock the power of digital dentistry for dental labs and practices alike. Easy order acceptance, communication of design proposals with the dentist in real-time, and seamless integration of data into the lab’s preferred software – and that’s just the beginning. Today, thousands of labs globally already use DS Core.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 2, 2024

W&H’s passion is to continuously strive to improve the doctor and patient experience by designing high-quality, precision engineered instruments. The new Synea Power Edition range of handpieces offer a robust design, additional torque and stable removal rate. The ideal solution for highly demanding applications such as the removal of zirconia crowns and bridges.

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My Social Practice

AUGUST 2, 2024

Reviews for Dentists: The Data Every year, BrightLocal’s Local Consumer Review Survey answers crucial questions about the average consumer’s online behavior, such as: Which elements of a review are most important? How do people use reviews to make decisions about local businesses? How can reviews help build a dental practice’s reputation?

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